Hotels at Cape Town’s world-famous V&A Waterfront tend to be of the large and sprawling variety. Nothing wrong with that, but sometimes you just want some peace and quiet… Enter the Dock House, a rather splendid boutique hotel with just six uber-luxurious rooms. Restored by interiors guru Francois du Plessis, the pretty Victorian house is cool, creamy and very contemporary and the whole glamorous picture is completed by dazzling postcard-perfect views; the vibrant harbour to the front and Table Mountain and Lions Head behind. And the best bit? Some of the city’s best shopping, wining and dining is a mere stroll from the front door.
/18.4189814329147,-33.9058715454057,6/600x400?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidGltYnVrdHV0cmF2ZWwiLCJhIjoiY2poMGw1eHpkMmRkbDJ6bW8xYWZ5OGpjYyJ9.PYvAO7lUJ40SOpGvwmQLqw&attribution=false&logo=false)
The Dock House is all about understated elegance, from the sparkling chandeliers and plush carpets in the entrance hall to the sleek marble-topped bar, hosted by a variety of suited and booted barmen. Breakfast and lunch is served in the white-tableclothed morning room and guests can choose between OYO and Dash restaurant for dinner, both located in the Waterfront and affiliated with the hotel. There’s also a sumptuous spa if you fancy spoiling yourself.
The six rooms are spacious, sophisticated and utterly blissful. Added designer extras include flatscreen plasmas, Wifi and stylish mini-bars and the ensuite bathrooms are just as swanky with shiny tiled floors and enormous power-showers. We recommend one of the upstairs rooms with balconies overlooking the water or splash out on the suite with its own private garden area. For families and friends, two of the rooms interconnect to make a mini-suite.
Pretty much all of Cape Town’s highlights (and there lots of them!) are within easy reach. 10 minutes in the car will take you up to Table Mountain and Lions Head and to Kloof Street afterwards for a well-deserved coffee and cake (and perhaps a browse around the shops). Another 5 and you’ll be at the powdery-white beaches of Clifton and glitzy bars of Camps Bay. And if you don’t even want to get in the car, the attractions of the V&A are right there.
The sleek interiors and peaceful gardens that are entirely at odds with the V&A just outside the front door!
The bars and restaurants surrounding the hotel are lively and fun – but there are a whole host of award-winning delicacies a mere Uber-ride away on Kloof and Bree Streets.
Whilst being central is always a bonus, it can be quite something to step straight into the madness of the V&A first thing in the morning.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
9 nights from $4.7K per person
13 nights from $5.6K per person
11 nights from $6.2K per person
10 nights from $5.5K per person
12 nights from $6.6K per person
10 nights from $3.4K per person
Dock House Boutique Hotel can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Dock House Boutique Hotel or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Dock House Boutique Hotel start from around $490, or US$490, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Beach, culture, mountains, wine and bright lights, this stylish city has everything, and a bit more.
